An audit of pain/discomfort experienced during image-guided breast biopsy procedures.

Authors :: Satchithananda K
Fernando RA
Ralleigh G
Evans DR
Wasan RK
Bose S
Donaldson N
Michell MJ
Source :: The breast journal [Breast J] 2005 Nov-Dec; Vol. 11 (6), pp. 398-402.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: A prospective audit of 221 breast biopsies was carried out to assess the pain/discomfort experienced during image-guided breast biopsies. The only significant factor in pain scores was the size of the needle used. Fine-needle aspiration cytology using a 21-gauge needle was found to cause the most discomfort.

Subjects :: Female
Humans
Medical Audit
Patient Satisfaction
Prospective Studies
Biopsy, Fine-Needle adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms pathology
Pain etiology

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